Dr. Fan Long is the co-founder of Conflux Network, a PoW/PoS Hybrid Blockchain. Dr. Fan Long graduated from Tsinghua University Yao Class, and he holds Ph.D of Computer Science from MIT. His research interests include systems security, programming languages, and blockchain.

Why you should listen

Conflux is a public blockchain with superior performance, a unique consensus mechanism, and an innovative dual-space design. These features enable Conflux to deliver a fast, secure, and decentralized platform that is well-suited for various applications, including decentralized finance and Web3.

Conflux employs a hybrid consensus mechanism, combining Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS), ensuring high security, throughput, and decentralization. Conflux's PoW consensus leverages the Tree-Graph ledger structure and GHAST algorithm, delivering a high transaction throughput of up to 3,000 TPS and confirmation latency within 1 minute, while maintaining the same level of decentralization as Bitcoin Fan explains Conflux's unique features such as its hybrid proof-of-work/proof-of-stake blockchain, the tree graph ledger structure, and its compliance with Chinese regulations. Fan explains China's stance on blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation, highlighting their concerns about capital outflow and support for technology development.

Fan Long shares some use cases of Conflux Network, including NFTs being used as marketing tools in China and collaborations with China Telecom to develop a blockchain SIM card that allows easy access to web3 assets. Future plans for Conflux include an upcoming hard fork to enhance performance and compatibility with Bitcoin layer two solutions.

Supporting links

Bitget

Bitget Academy

Bitget Research

Bitget Wallet

Conflux Network

Andy on Twitter

Brave New Coin on Twitter

Brave New Coin

If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.